Top 5 festive reads for 2019

JOBURG – Want to add a new book to your collection this festive season or buy a gift for a friend? Here are some of the 2019 festive season new releases.

 

  • Children of Virtue and Vengeance (Legacy of Orisha) – Tomi Adeyemi

 

Genre: Teen and young adult, myths and legends

In the sequel to Tomi Adeyemi’s New York Times bestselling debut Children of Blood and Bone, Zélie and Amari have successfully brought magic back to the land of Orisha. But a battle for power ensues with the monarchy and military and Zélie’s strength is put to the test.

 

 

  • Becoming: A Guided Journal for Discovering Your Voice – Michelle Obama 

 

Genre: Journal, self-help

This journal-styled book from Michelle Obama is an intimate account of her own life journey. Notes from the author encourages the reader to find their own path, assess relationships and face challenges.

 

  • Criss Cross  – James Patterson

 

Genre: Crime

A murder and a mysterious note leaves Alex Cross and his partner in limbo as they investigate the dark underworld of a decade-old crime of a man they helped convict. 

 

 

  • The Dinky Donkey – Craig Smith

 

Genre: Children

This humourous book is a sequel to the viral sensation The Wonky Donkey. With illustrations and playful writing, readers are taken on an adventure with the ‘stinky punky plinky-plonky winky-tinky pinky funky blinky dinky donkey!”

 

 

  • Sisters First – Jenna Bush Hager and Catherine Pierce Bush

 

Genre: Children

This book illustrates the genuine bond between two sisters, inspired by the lives of the authors. Two sisters are tracked as they enjoy life while laughing, playing, singing and imagining.  

 

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